New LINC gallery to build community through the arts
Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS
Local artist Hugo Claudin transitions to new role from community organizer to LINC gallery curator.
Place matters if cities are for people
Submitted 08-20-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Building healthy, functional, productive cities is challenging, but there are tools to do it. One such tool is the Grand Rapids master plan.
Tell us your story
Submitted 08-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
We all have a story to tell. We all have aspirations. Regardless of where we start in life, we all deserve the opportunity to unlock our full potential. Project Story seeks to explore global aspirations for freedom, family, hope, and reward. Listen to our stories. Tell us your story.
Community Literacy Summit seeks to improve literacy in Grand Rapids
Submitted 08-19-2013 under NONPROFITS
The Community Literacy Summit seeks to develop a community that is 100% literate by helping participants learn about, understand, and implement best practices to overcome barriers to literacy.
Bingeing on sweet art at "Hard Femme"
Submitted 08-19-2013 under OPINION
A review of the ambitious one-night-only show of approximately 90 works of art by local, national and international artists, based upon the theme of gender expression within the femme realm.
Aziz Ansari to perform two shows at Wealthy Theatre Sept. 5
Submitted 08-19-2013 under NONPROFITS
Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") will perform two standup-comedy shows at Wealthy Theatre on Sept. 5, and tickets go on sale at Noon on Monday, Aug. 19 on the Wealthy Theatre website.
Foraging Grand Rapids: Purslane
Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Purslane is free, edible, healthy and available right now here in West Michigan.
Is there local food in your smoothie?
Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Local Feed on WYCE talks to Jennifer Polman, owner of SIP Organic Juice Bar, about local food in smoothies.
New UICA director works to revive hub of creativity
Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Miranda Krajniak, just three months into her role as Executive Director at the UICA, is working to revitalize what she sees an essential part of our art community ecosystem.